- The problem
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
- The risk
- Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2013 for the wheels. For comparison, the 2013 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Triumph Thunderbird problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Triumph Thunderbird recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While riding home in rush hour traffic the heated throttle grip suddenly broke causing the engine to drop immediately to idle. I had to quickly take evasive maneuvers to avoid causing an accident as other vehicles on the road were not expecting my motorcycle to suddenly slow to a stop. The grip broke where the throttle cable attaches to the grip inside the right side electrical controls housing. This grip is constructed of flimsy plastic. There are many instances of the same thing happening to other riders as...
Read the full complaint
evidence by forum posting such as this; http://www.Triumphrat.Net/thunderbird-cruiser-chat/183312-busted-throttle.Html I consider this a design defect in the selection of materials for this safety critical application. *Tr
Triumph Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years2012 Triumph Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Street Triple | 4 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph America | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Explorer | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird
Does the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird: wheels (January 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 5, 2013 and the latest on December 5, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph Thunderbird year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Triumph Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
2010 (7), 2013 (4), 2014 (2). See every Triumph Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Triumph Thunderbird has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data